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Nigeria's disputed players left out of DR Congo World Cup squad
The Democratic Republic of Congo have omitted two players from their squad due to a dispute with Nigeria over eligibility for the 2026 World Cup play-offs.
The Democratic Republic of Congo have dropped two players at odds with the Nigeria Football Federation from their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup intercontinental play-offs, sparking controversy over a FIFA dispute. The omitted players were part of NFF-complaints highlighted to the governing body. DRC's team will head into the playoffs without the disputed duo but face uncertainty due to ongoing diplomatic tensions with Nigeria.
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